Abstract

*Dr. Vasavi Totawar (Madurwar) and Dr. Mukund Dive and Dr. Sneha Kubde

ABSTRACT

Rasashastra is one of the pharmaco-therapeutic branches of Ayurveda which deals with metals and minerals. It incorporates many of the inorganic,herbo- mineral and metallic pharmaceutical preparations namely Kharaliya Rasayana, Parpati Rasayana, Pottali Rasayana and Kupipakwa Rasayana. Kamdudha ras comes under the category of Kharaliya Rasayana. Kharaliya Rasayana prolongs the shelf life of herbal formulations. It enhances the therapeutic efficacy. Kharaliya rasayana also provides bilateral safety and efficacy to both mercury and herbs. Bhavana( levigation) given in Kharaliya Rasayana is helpful for the purpose of bringing about the desired alteration in mentioned drugs. There are many texts in Samhitas, articles and web pages which highlights the uses of Kamdudha Ras. It is used in various vyadhis of Mahastrotasa like Amlapitta, Pittajatisara, Rakta Atisara, Raktapitta etc. In this review article I am trying to explain the mechanism of action of Kamdudha Ras in Mahastrotasa Vyadhi. Kamdudha ras is Shitviryatmak, Raktastambhak and Pittashamak. The effect of Kamdudha Ras appears on the digestive system, Cardiovascular system, Nervous system and Urinary system. It reduces heat in the body, balances acid production in the stomach, reduces inflammation of the organs of the digestive system and lowers the tendency of bleeding.